[High Salary] Programmatic Trading Manager

Programmatic Trading Manager - News Corp

With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group (https://www.rea-group.com/about-us/about-rea-group/) is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you’re at on your property journey, we’re here to help with every step – whether that’s finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in

The Programmatic Trading Manager sits within the Programmatic Trading team which is part of the winder Advertising & Value team, in the Product & Audience Group. The Programmatic Trading team work closely with the Product, Sales teams and their customers to activate digital advertising campaigns across various programmatic trading and social media platforms. These multi-channel campaigns run outside of REA Group’s digital properties and utilise our valuable first party audience data to drive client performance and revenue.

What the role is all about

- Work with the Programmatic Supply Integrations Manager and the Programmatic Insights and Analytics Specialist to develop & execute bidding, targeting and inventory trading strategies for all offsite media buying across Display, Audio, Video & Social Media

- Work with the Developer, Media and CGIP Sales teams to deliver targeted and effective Audience Extension solutions across Display, Audio, Video & Social Media

- Implement, QA, and troubleshoot ad campaigns, using Demand Side Platfoms, Social Media ad-buying platformns and other ad tech solutions

- Manage campaign timelines and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders

- Manage the acquisition of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch

- Execute a strict campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing, and performance

- Ensure that all campaign information is easy to access for all customers & stakeholders

The Programmatic Trading Manager will also:

- Work with the Head of Programmatic Trading to create and execute team commitments, continuing development and training programs.

- Create, foster and review team-wide expectations and performance standards and ensure their team both on and offshore are providing exemplary service at every level.

- Be an effective key Point of Service (POS) for escalations and communication between their team, internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure all campaign or commercial issues are swiftly resolved.

- Ensure accuracy and quality of all campaign elements by performing regular quality control measures.

- Lead by example in adopting, developing and implementing efficient best practices and processes in operations and across related teams.

- Work with the Head Of Programmatic Trading and key stakeholders to define on and offshore resource allocations and adjust team focus to help reach REA Group’s targets.

- Participate in regular WIPs and meetings, as necessary, with internal and external customers.

- Be proactive in seeking revenue driving solutions and innovations with key stakeholders in Sales and Product as well as external vendors.

- Review and provide feedback on new processes, tools and product releases that will improve operational efficiencies and revenue growth.

- Be proactive in driving knowledge sharing, innovation and efficiencies in the Programmatic Trading team.

What we’re looking for:

- 4+ years’ experience trading media using Demand Side Platforms and Social Media ad-buying platforms

- Experience in managing individuals/teams preferably in an operations team or environment.

- Ability to think creatively and look at tricky situations through a solutions-focused lens.

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.

Some of our Perks & Benefits

- A hybrid and flexible approach to working

- Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave

- Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers

- Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity

- Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you’ve got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

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